Legend of Little Lump, The

By: Jeff Folschinsky
Cast: 4 M, 3 F, 2 flexible (With Doubling: 4 M, 2 F, 2 flexible)
Performance Time: Approximately 60-75 mins, 56 pgs.

FARCE. Adapted from the novel Tales from Little Lump: Alien Season by Jeff Folschinsky. When crop circles appear, ominous noises are heard, and a government agent arrives disguised as a “fisherman,” the residents of Little Lump, TX, suspect something may be awry. The local radio station owner is convinced the government is trying to cover up nefarious alien activity in town. Luckily, Gertie, the owner of the Gas ‘n’ Sip gas station/diner, has been preparing for an apocalypse for years and has her own arsenal of rocket launchers she’s purchased on the Internet. Gertie’s determined not to go down without a fight, but what results is what you might call an “intergalactic whoopsie moment.” She shoots down an alien spaceship on a mission of peace and a terrified alien ambassador mistakenly takes refuge in the Gas ‘n’ Sip kitchen. Whooops! This hilarious action-packed farce requires only one set and features numerous opportunities to showcase physical humor.

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